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temporary relationship
[/ˈtɛmpəreri rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
noun
pl: temporary relationships
relacionamento temporário
1.
A romantic or intimate relationship intended to last for a limited period of time, not meant to be permanent or long-term
They decided to have a temporary relationship while she was living abroad for work.
Eles decidiram ter um relacionamento temporário enquanto ela morava no exterior por trabalho.
2.
A casual or short-term romantic involvement between two people without commitment to a future together
After the breakup, he wasn't looking for anything serious, just a temporary relationship.
Após o término, ele não procurava nada sério, apenas um relacionamento temporário.
NYC Slang
situationship (modern slang for undefined temporary romantic arrangement)
Synonyms
casual relationship
short-term relationship
fling
brief affair
fleeting romance
Antonyms
permanent relationship
long-term relationship
committed relationship
marriage
serious relationship
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
relacionamento temporário
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamento de passagem
Colloquial variation emphasizing transitory nature
São Paulo
ficação temporária / romance passageiro
Urban slang alternative
Portugal
relacionamento temporário / relação passageira
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a summer romance
a passing fancy
no strings attached
here today, gone tomorrow
a fling with someone
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